Not just CJP: Major protests that have gripped India recently

From students and farmers to tribal communities and political parties, protests have erupted across India in the recent past over a range of issues, including education, agriculture, statehood, environmental conservation and land rights.

These demonstrations have drawn responses ranging from police action and increased security to policy reversals and fresh assurances from governments.

CJP protest dominates national attention

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest has emerged as the biggest flashpoint after Delhi Police cracked down on demonstrators marching towards Parliament on Monday.

Delhi Police fired tear gas shells and carried out lathicharge on demonstrators during the CJP‑led march demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Several policemen also suffered injuries during the confrontations.

Cops have registered at least five FIRs in the violence linked to Monday's protest. No arrests have been made so far.

CJP accused the police of using excessive force while accusing the Union government of not doing anything regarding their demands. A CJP spokesperson told ANI on Tuesday that the government will now have to come to Jantar Mantar to talk to them.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke today said the protest will continue, but there will be no march to Parliament for now.

After the events of Monday, it has become a political issue, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and urging the Centre to engage with protesters through dialogue.

Farmers march to Delhi

Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana have gathered at Haryana's Shambhu border today, ahead of a proposed march to Delhi for a Kisan Mahapanchayat. The farmers are protesting against the proposed India-US trade agreement.

Farmer organisations argue that greater market access for imported agricultural products could hurt domestic farmers, dairy producers and rural livelihoods. Haryana Police have tightened security and erected barricades at the Shambhu border to stop the convoy from entering the capital.

National Conference revives statehood demand

The National Conference on Monday organised a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah accused the Centre of failing to honour its commitment to restore statehood. The protest was initially restricted to the area near Jantar Mantar before shifting to Mavalankar Hall.

Tribals continue Ken-Betwa agitation

In Madhya Pradesh, a protest led by tribal communities against the Ken-Betwa Link Project, India's first river interlinking project, ended on Sunday. The 15-day demonstration on the banks of the Barana River near Kupi village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district came to an abrupt end when the MP cleared the site and escorted the participants back to their home villages.

The protesters opposed displacement and claimed rehabilitation and compensation measures remain inadequate. They said that forests, rivers and agricultural land form the basis of their livelihoods and cultural identity.

Uttarakhand pauses tree felling

In Uttarakhand, continued protests by environmentalists and local residents prompted the state government to halt the felling of 4,369 trees for the proposed widening of the Rishikesh highway on 18 July.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the decision after campaigners demanded an alternative alignment to reduce ecological damage.

While these protests have nothing in common, they reflect a growing trend of people mobilising against decisions affecting livelihoods, natural resources, constitutional commitments and public policy.